Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On September 19, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York. Our theme this month was COMING HOME. We heard stories about moving, about finding a sense of home, a couple about dogs, and even one about a 50th high school reunion. In the end, our winner was Corey Wolfe, who told a story about how long it...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On August 15, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York. Our theme this month was WARNING SIGNS. We heard stories about scary situations, new places and relationships, a highly anticipated celebrity encounter, and of course stories about warning signs that were summarily ignored. In the end, our winner...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On July 18, eleven storytellers shared their true stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York. We heard stories about riding in the car, riding bikes, delayed and missed flights, and stories about surgery and terminal illness. Our winner was Kat Knapp, who told a story about spending the first summer of her 20s at Cedar Point amusement...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On June 20, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York. The theme for our June story slam was SUMMER LOVE. We heard stories about connections that spanned decades, the risks in putting yourself out there, and what happens when you don’t close the curtains. In the end, our winner was Mina Edmondson, who...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On May 16, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York.   The theme for our May story slam was LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER. We heard stories about Ouija boards, the power of a good nap when needed, and our mothers’ often outsized influence on our lives.   In the end, we had a tie. Our first winner was Scott...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On April 18, twelve storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York.   The theme for our April story slam was OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. We heard stories about going above and beyond at work, stepping outside your comfort zone, and the beauty (sometimes) of the unknown.   In the end, we had a tie. Our first winner...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On March 21, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York.   The theme for our March story slam was HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL. We heard stories about second chances, the search for romantic partners, and the dangers of hope.   In the end, our winner was Mike Reed, with his story of the lead-up to his first...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On January 17, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience at Archetype Pizza in downtown York.   The theme for our January story slam was A TIME LIKE NO OTHER. We heard stories about the birth of a child, shared moments with loved ones, and pre-cellphone era adventures.   In the end, we had a tie. Our first winner was Matt McDunnell, with...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On June 21, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience for our virtual slam. The theme for our June story slam was FATHER KNOWS BEST. We heard stories about lessons learned, thoughtful kindness bestowed, and generational differences. In the end, our winner was first-time storyteller Ryan Roe, with his story about playing in the...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On May 17, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience for our virtual slam. The theme for our May story slam was CHAOS. We heard stories about dealing with children, facing wild animals, and septic troubles. In the end, our winner was Randall Arthur, with his story about piquing the imaginations of a class of second graders. Randall...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On April 19, ten storytellers shared their stories with our audience for our virtual slam. The theme for our April story slam was COURAGE. We heard stories about facing and overcoming fear, learning about courage by observing others, and conscientious objection. In the end, our winner was first-time storyteller John Joyce, with his story about a...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On March 15, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience for our virtual slam. The theme for our March story slam was CLOSE CALL. We heard stories about missing the bus, escaping death, and a run-in with a gang. In the end, our winner was first-time storyteller Helen Dempsey, with her story about getting off course during a Hash while...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   On February 15, nine storytellers shared their stories with our audience during a virtual slam. The theme for our February story slam was ABOUT LAST NIGHT. We heard stories about blind dates, international travel, lost loved ones, and imbibing to excess. In the end, our winner was Jason Plotkin, with his story of his dad's final days, and how it...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On November 30th, the nine winners from our monthly open mic story slams returned to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in York.  The theme for the evening was NEXT TIME. We heard stories of memorable animal interactions, wishing for a do-over, and the lessons we can learn from relationships. Randy Schulz won with his story of his...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. The theme for our October story slam was BLOOD AND GUTS. We heard stories about stubbed toes, childhood and adult accidents, and one very detailed description of what to do with hunting spoils. In the end, Randall Arthur won with his story about his snowy-night encounter with a familiar neighborhood dog. Randall earned a spot in our Grand Slam in...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. The theme for our September story slam was HOMESICK. We heard stories about missing home, redefining one’s sense of home, and one about staying home sick from school. In the end, our winner was Sarah Chain, who shared her story about saying goodbye to her grandparents’ home. Sarah earned a spot in our Grand Slam in November.  Next up we have Thaddeus...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. The theme for our July story slam was GREAT ESCAPES. We heard stories about narrowly missing trouble with the authorities, escaping from undesirable circumstances, and even one story about being terrified on a kiddie ride at Dutch Wonderland. In the end, our winner was Traci Neal, who shared her story about how she overcame her fear and found a way...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. The theme for our June story slam was HAPPY DAYS. We heard stories about happy childhood moments from the perspectives of both child and parent, perspective gained during the pandemic, and reminiscing before walking a daughter down the aisle to the altar. In the end, we had a tie! Our first winner was Jamie Beth Cohen, who shared how partying as a...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. On May 18th, eight storytellers shared their stories with our audience for our virtual slam. The theme for our May story slam was DON’T TELL MOM. We heard stories about getting away with it, not getting away with it, and coming clean decades after the fact. Mina Edmondson won with a powerful story about when you should tell mom. Next up we have...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. The theme for our April story slam was WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW. Happily, we mostly heard stories of wins — and even the stories of losing at first led to happy results in the end. Erin Marsicano won with her story about overcoming her childhood shyness by participating in pageants. Next up we have Eric Aycock, who shared a story about how a college game of...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. The theme for our March story slam was TMI. We heard stories of teachers giving too much information, a childbirth story, and miscellaneous stories of sex, drugs, and nuclear power plants. In the end, our winner was Sean Steel, with his story about being an Uber driver and getting truly much too much information from two of his passengers.  Next up we...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania.   The theme for our February story slam was EMBARRASSING MOMENTS.  In the end, our winner was Tony Crocamo, with his story about the time he assisted his wife when her car broke down. Next up we have Steph Holmes, who shared about a gift she received from her would-be mother-in-law, and the lesson she was able to glean from it.  Our final story on this...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. The theme for our January story slam was FRESH START. One of our winners was Mark Lentz, with his story of growing up with an abusive father and finding ways to channel his anger. Mark earned a spot in our Grand Slam in November. Next up is our second winner, Edward Vasta, who shared about a day trip where he had his first experience with skiing. Edward...

Welcome to the York Story Slam podcast, where we feature select stories from our monthly open mic storytelling events in York, Pennsylvania. In November, the eleven winners from our monthly open mic story slams returned to compete for the title of Best Storyteller in York.  The theme for the evening was GIFTS.  Rachel Palepale won with her story of coming to terms with a gift she didn’t ask for.  Rachel took home the trophy and bragging rights as the Best Storyteller in York. Next we have a...